http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/ Latest books from Christian Medical Fellowship en-gb webmaster@cmf.org.uk (CMF Webmaster) 60 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=175 In this new book, the prophetic word of Micah to "act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with your God" (6:8), is explored for its application to today's church. Drawing together insights from Jim Wallis, Tony Campolo, René Padilla, Joel Edwards, Ron Sider, Njongonkulu Ndungane, and others, Micah's Challenge explores the theological, ethical and practical dimensions of this call to act with justice, mercy and humility. Micah Challenge represents one way in which the international... Wed, 7 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=175 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=174 What are we to make of treatments like: - Acupuncture - Bach flower remedies - Craniosacial therapy - Homeopathy - Reflexology - Reiki - Yoga? - Building on 1995's Alternative Medicine - Helpful or Harmful? consultant physician Robina Coker takes a completely fresh look at the phenomenon of complementary and alternative medicine. While the popularity of CAM therapies challenges the excesses and omissions of orthodox medicine, we need to take a balanced view. From a Christian perspective this... Wed, 7 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=174 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=171 Marjory Foyle spent over 30 years as a medical missionary in India and Nepal, and then in response to huge needs specialised in psychiatry. Having directed a leading psychiatric centre in India, she came to have an itinerant ministry advising Christian groups around the world about mental health and stress issues. Already a best-selling author for Honourably Wounded, she gives open, honest and humorous insights into her own life. This fully illustrated book is both moving and inspiring. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=171 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=170 Bernard Palmer is a busy practising general surgeon. Many of his patients have serious and life-threatening problems and over the years he has become used to talking to them about his very practical Christian faith. A number have become intrigued and wanted to know more, leading Bernard and his wife, Rosy, to open up their home for anyone who cared to come where questions could be discussed and answers sought to the most important of life's questions. This is a result of these discussions. Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=170 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=172 Are the mentally disordered responsible for their actions? This multi-author book examines the interface between mental health and Christian belief as these relate to antisocial behaviour. The authors, all consultant psychiatrists, address questions such as: - Do health professionals make excuses for people's antisocial behaviour? - Are those with psychopathy beyond help? - Can Christian health professionals believe in the biblical concepts of evil and demons? - How should Christians respond to... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=172 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=173 Retired consultant paediatrician Janet Goodall brings a doctor's perspective to the most famous of all biblical songs, Psalm 23. Its six verses are still surprisingly relevant to issues such as: - finding our way in life - coping with 'valley experiences' - making moral choices - resolving conflict - life after death - Janet still teaches about the concept of the child as a whole person, travels widely and is a prolific author of medical and Christian articles. She also co-edited the devotional... Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=173 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=152 Perfect body. Perfect clothes. Perfect family. Perfect house. Perfect job. We strive for excellence in all areas of our life. And there's nothing wrong with a healthy, mature pursuit of excellence. But what is healthy and normal often becomes neurotic and abnormal, leading to debilitating thoughts and behaviours: eating disorders, anxiety and depression, obsessions and compulsions, fear of failure, relational dysfunction. In Perfecting Ourselves to Death , author Richard Winter explores the... Sat, 1 Jul 2006 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=152 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=161 There is a real urgency around this subject in the UK at the moment. Anthony Smith addresses it with both intellectual clarity and the authority of pastoral experience. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury Anthony Smith's book covers the complexities of euthanasia and assisted dying with tremendous clarity. Lyndon Bowring, Chairman of CARE Anthony Smith is a doctor who has specialised in the care of people with advanced illness for many years. Sun, 1 Jan 2006 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=161 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=169 I'm Still Standing examines the emotional, spiritual and practical implications of a child's serious illness, not only for the child and parents, but also for the whole family. From yearning for 'how things used to be', through learning to be flexible, to listen, to rest, and moving on towards helping the child reach independence, this book offers support and insight for all on this hard and lonely journey. 'I wish I could put this book in the hands of every pastor.' Derek J Tidball, London... Mon, 1 Aug 2005 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=169 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=153 If you are reading this it is likely that you have accepted, or may be considering accepting responsibility for a relative or friend who has cancer. This can be a daunting situation, and this guide provides information and advice to help you deal with the most common problems faced by carers of cancer patients. It provides answers to many of the questions you may wish to ask. The author was a consultant in palliative medicine before being diagnosed with cancer himself. This gave him a unique... Fri, 1 Jul 2005 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=153 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=143 Society is obsessed with health but uncertain what it is. Modern medicine's 'miracles' appear to offer eternal life but ultimately disappoint, and while parts of the church never pray for healing others over-emphasise it. Biblical and balanced, readable yet researched, this book is for professionals and public who want credible answers to hard questions like: - How can scientific doctors possibly be Christians - What is 'the image of God'? - What are health, healing and healthcare? - What are... Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=143 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=155 "You will cope better because you know what to expect" someone once said to me. I did not know what to expect, I had never been a cancer patient before. Dr Wesley C Finegan was diagnosed with cancer in 1994 whilst working as a consultant in palliative medicine. In this enlightening work, he offers a unique approach in which patients are encouraged to work with doctors and nurses. Written from a personal perspective, it offers practical and accessible advice in helping cancer patients deal with... Thu, 1 Jan 2004 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=155 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=41 This book of devotional readings centres round the life of the author and her husband when working as medical missionaries in the heart of the Congo Forest. The book is written to encourage the reader to spend a 'Quiet Time' alone with God with the daily readings. They bring home vividly the experiences of two mission partners in the Congo through several years of its troubled history, linking each experience with challenging devotional thoughts for the day. It is their prayer and desire that... Thu, 1 Jan 2004 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=41 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=158 Quite simply a remarkable achievement... Spring Harvest is to be congratulated on giving this outstanding resource to the Church. It is hard to put into words how good this book is... An absolute must for all who help others. Baptist Times Tracing the Rainbow is born out of experience - and it shows... it is an un-technical, cliche-free 'user's guide' of immense value. It's a treasure trove of good, solid advice... a rare blend of depth and wisdom. Excellent stuff... a superb book that really... Thu, 1 Jan 2004 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=158 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=156 Understanding the Bible isn't for the few, the gifted, the scholarly. The Bible is accessible. It's meant to be read and comprehended by everyone from armchair readers to seminary students. A few essential insights into the Bible can clear up a lot of misconceptions and help you grasp the meaning of Scripture and its application to your twenty-first-century life. More than half a million people have turned to How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth to inform their reading of the Bible. This... Tue, 1 Jul 2003 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=156 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=66 I have heard it said that there is one thing that Christians and non-Christians have in common: they both hate evangelism. At first it might seem a strange thing to say, but on reflection many of us will agree with this. Have you ever felt uncomfortable about how to witness, or felt that people are trying to get you involved in evangelistic efforts that make you cringe inwardly, but you daren't say anything for fear of being considered a second class Christian? If so, there is hope for you in... Wed, 1 Jan 2003 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=66 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=127 This clear, concise guide for preachers and those with an interest in healing asks, 'What is health?', and looks at matters such as healing and ageing and the problem of evil and suffering. It examines various models for preaching about healing, and applies them to some of the issues raised. Wed, 1 Jan 2003 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=127 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=113 This is a practical book written by a Christian doctor for depressed Christians, their families, friends and fellow church members. The book sets out to answer specific questions: What is depression? Why do Christians get depressed when they have an all-powerful God on their side? Why does the church sometimes cause extra problems? How should Christians go about tackling depression? And how can other Christians help them most? The author has been a GP since 1976 writes out of a wide factual... Wed, 1 Jan 2003 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=113 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=9 Discussions of abortion in Christian and secular ethics are often focussed, appropriately enough, on the morality of the act itself. But less attention is given to the actual process by which individuals seek the consent of doctors, operating under the law, to authorise abortions. This study argues that this process itself - by which 20% of all pregnancies in England and Wales are terminated legally - urgently needs analysing and questioning, not least because of the intolerable position it... Fri, 1 Feb 2002 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=9 http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=69 This book offers a convenient resource packed full of technical and practical information to help meet the challenges of overseas healthcare. Help for doctors serving overseas under the most difficult circumstances to do a better job treating disease and saving lives. Tue, 1 Jan 2002 13:00:00 GMT http://www.cmf.org.uk/bookstore/?context=book&id=69